The Jetsons showed us a future that's mostly yet to come. We may be living in the 21st century, but we still don't have cars that fit into a suitcase or flying hover boards. On the other hand, we do now finally have one thing the future promised us: elevators that go sideways. Yes, you heard that right. If you're sick of just going up and down, the technology world has got something for you.
Made by the biggest name in elevators, ThyssenKrupp, this guy can basically go wherever you want it. We're not totally sure of the applications yet, but it sure does save that long walk down the corridor to the boss's office. Pretty soon our world's not going to be like the Jetsons, but Wall-E, where we're all too fat and lazy to move.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.